Record SL-436115 · Wikidata Q6890136 · DOBIH 2039
Moel y Gamelin
HuMP
TuMP
Dewey
Marilyn
Elevation
577
m
1,893 ft
Prominence
381 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
53.0096° N,
3.2290° W
Grid ref
SJ176465
Description
WikipediaBoth Llantysilio Mountain and Maesyrchen Mountain re-direct here. Moel y Gamelin is a hill in Denbighshire, North Wales, to the northwest of the town of Llangollen. It is the highest summit of a range which stretches eastwards from near the village of Carrog to the Horseshoe Pass (Welsh: Bwlch yr Oernant) traversed by the A542 road, and reaches an elevation of 577 metres (1,893 ft) above sea level. The western part of the range is known as Llantysilio Mountain whilst the eastern end is referred to as Maesyrchen Mountain. At its top is a round cairn, of unknown date, measuring about 30 metres (100 ft) in diameter and 1.8 metres (6 ft) high. It is in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moel y Gaer | 504 m | W 260° | 1.0 km |
| Moel y Faen | 547 m | NE 39° | 1.3 km |
| Maesyrychen Mountain | 421 m | SE 122° | 1.5 km |
| Moel Morfydd | 550 m | SW 245° | 1.8 km |
| Graig-ddu | 367 m | SW 208° | 2.4 km |
| Bryniau'r-plas | 392 m | N 350° | 3.1 km |